Training this morning in cool windy conditions, but luckily the early morning rain had passed.
Training started early this morning, it was in full swing by 9.15 before any of us arrived and finished around 11.00.
Out on the track today were:
McGrath, Draper, Parish, Langford,Francis, Cutler, Ridley, Hurley, Jones, Bryan, Cahill, Ambrose, Ham, Guelfi, Johnson, Snelling, Tippa, Hird, Caldwell and Wright.
Zerk was in his gear and looked like he had done some work inside, while Hurley and Tippa only ran laps.
Mossie was again looking on from the sidelines.
It was great to catch up with @cjohns againand we talked everything from the draft to the future direction of our game style with our new abundance of talls.
One thing we all commented on was the body shape of a lot of the players. It was mentioned last year that it would take a year or 2 for the new methods of Sean Murphy to take effect, and almost without exception the players look bigger and stronger in the upper body and chest but if anything slimmer around the waist, in the build of the classical modern day player. Hurley in particular looks in about the best shape I have seen him.
It was our first chance to see Wright today and he looks like a real physical speciman, a great build, moves really well and has a beautiful kick. He was matched up for a while in one on one marking contests with Ridley. Ridley managed to get good spoils in on most occasions, I’m not sure if the is a reflection on Wright or Ridley, but if he can live upto his early promise Wright could be a great addition.
It was mentioned that a number of players including, Wright, Laverde and hooker have been doing boxing training during the break, and they all certainly look the better for it.
Training was a bit more physical today with some tackling both in specific drills and and during ball movement. Still really working into the pre season and again mostly medium length drills.
Hopefully we will be able to get our first look at the new draftees on Monday.